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Take a look at the famous markets throughout Vietnam, everywhere is crowded with foreign tourists
Markets are not only a place to exchange and buy and sell but also place to show the culture of each region.
There are markets that are both busy trading places and also tourist symbols of the city when visitors come here not only to buy their favorite items, and souvenirs but also to explore the architecture of the areas. Old and special market. The three North-Central-South regions all have markets with a long history that are loved by many tourists when visiting. When visiting these markets, visitors not only have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and regional specialties but also discover a lot of interesting things about their own culture. market.
Ben Thanh Market – City. Ho Chi Minh
Talking about the most famous markets in Vietnam, it is impossible to ignore Ben Thanh Market, when this place is one of the markets that are very familiar to Vietnamese people as well as international tourists. With an age of more than 100 years, it is not only the largest trading market in the city but also considered a historical witness to the ups and downs of the city. The location of this market is also very special when it is located right on four streets with 4 gates facing the four directions East, West, South and North.
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Places steeped in traditional values such as Ben Thanh Market make domestic and foreign tourists not to be missed during their visit. Every day, Ben Thanh market sees hundreds of visitors from all over the world to shop and visit. When you come here, you will encounter all kinds of goods on sale and moreover, all languages to exchange with each other.
Cai Rang Floating Market – Can Tho
Floating market is a type of unique and typical market of the western river delta that nowhere else in Vietnam has. And the typical market as well as the most crowded with tourists is the bustling Cai Rang floating market. Previously, the Cai Rang market only sold mainly agricultural products and only served customers from the western provinces. But when it became a popular tourist destination, the market has now “turned around” more diverse such as cuisine, household items and essential things for life on the river.
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Cai Rang floating market was formed at the beginning of the last century and was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2016. This floating market is also honored to be voted as one of the UK’s travel magazine Rough Guides. in the top 10 most impressive markets in the world. The busiest time frame in Can Tho floating market is from 5 to 8 am, from Ninh Kieu wharf moving slowly on the river, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sunrise in the early morning.
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Han Market – Da Nang
The name Han market is often mistaken by many people to be named after the large number of Korean tourists who come here to shop. But in fact, this market has been established since 1900 and because it is located next to the romantic Han River, it is called Han market. However, it is undeniable that the Han market is also one of the most famous tourist markets with Da Nang tourists when located in a prime location, near the city center.
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The four sides of the market are attached to 4 busy and bustling streets: Hung Vuong, Tran Phu, Tran Hung Dao and Bach Dang, so this place attracts a lot of people coming here to visit and shop. When shopping at Han market, you will be lost in the maze of goods when hundreds of items are neatly arranged, it takes a long day to fully explore this market. If you go to the Han market in the evening, you will be delighted with the special gifts under the shimmering lights.
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Dong Ba Market – Hue
It is also one of the markets that experienced many ups and downs in history when it was built in the early 19th century. Dong Ba Market is known as the oldest and largest market in Central Vietnam today and is located in a prime location. near Perfume River, about 300m from Truong Tien Bridge. Experiencing many times being destroyed and repaired, until now this market has been more spacious and crowded.
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The attraction of this ancient market is the architecture built in Hue style, with brick walls surrounding it and three prominent Dong Ba Market words. In addition, when coming here, visitors can completely buy any products they love from clothes, shoes, cosmetics, and food to famous Hue specialties to bring back as gifts.
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Dong Xuan Market – Hanoi
The busiest market in Hanoi is also an ancient market established in 1889, which is also the largest wholesale market in the North. Located in the old quarter in Dong Xuan ward. The market was born in 1889. Experiencing the events caused by the war because the market was the place to witness many fierce battles of our people, today’s market is extremely spacious, with a spacious three-storey architecture.
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Dong Xuan Market is located in the Old Quarter of Hoan Kiem District, so it has an ideal location for sightseeing and shopping. In addition, on the side of the market, there is an alley selling extremely delicious dishes, known as the “super lane of food in the heart of the old town”. On the days of the night market, this place is extremely crowded, bustling, and bustling with sellers, buyers and tourists.
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Dalat Market – Lam Dong
Referring to the iconic markets of the Central Highlands, it is impossible not to mention the Da Lat market. At the same time, this market is visited by many domestic and foreign tourists every time they travel to the dream city. The market is loved not only because it focuses on selling a lot of different items from locally produced products, but also because of many extremely romantic corners like a movie.
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Da Lat Market is the largest trading center of the foggy city, so it operates almost all day and night to serve shopping needs as well as create favorable conditions for tourists to visit and explore at any time. the point. Make sure to come to the market with the architecture and dishes that will help you get the most complete experience about the people and beauty of this land.
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Going through these famous markets, it can be seen that each market has its own unique point and unmistakable beauty. Not only go to the market to shop, but now we also realize going to the market to better understand the life, people and culture of the beautiful country of Vietnam.
Take a look at the famous markets throughout Vietnam, everywhere is crowded with foreign tourists
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